Water Technician at Fulton Hogan

Whakatu, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Mains Repair, Service Line Maintenance, Hydrant Maintenance, Pipe Installation, Plant Equipment Operation, Pressure Testing, Sterilising, Valve Installation, Backflow Preventer Installation, PE Pipe Works, Pipe Welding, 3 Waters Maintenance, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Team Player, Safety Commitment

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. We have some exciting upcoming project work and are looking for an experienced Water Technician to join our Water Infrastructure Maintenance team. Day to day you will be completing repairs and maintenance of existing water mains, service lines, hydrants and tobies with our existing water crews throughout the network. In addition to the above you will: Connections on both commercial and residential properties including backflow preventers installation Undertake pipe installations installation and maintenance using small and large plant equipment Pressure testing and sterilising of new mains before connection to existing networks Installation of valves, hydrants and associated water main fittings This role will require some flexibility as there is some overtime and optional weekend work when required Good Work equals Good Benefits Time and a half after 8 hours per day KiwiSaver employer contributions Fuel discount card Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support Family scholarships Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Medical insurance (eligibility period applies) Life insurance At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. We’re looking for someone with: Minimum full class 2 licence Level 3 or 4 Water Qualification is preferable Experience with PE pipe works (pipe welding) is an advantage Experience working within 3 Waters maintenance Strong interpersonal and communication skills Be a self-motivated and friendly team player Be fit and able to get hands on and get the work done A commitment to your safety and the safety of others Creating, Connecting and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

The technician will be responsible for completing repairs and maintenance on existing water mains, service lines, hydrants, and tobies as part of the water crews. Additional duties include undertaking pipe installations, connections on commercial and residential properties, and pressure testing/sterilizing new mains.